Biography:

Lalit Pandurang Patil is passionate researcher in the field of Plant Pathology, with a strong focus on citrus diseases such as Citrus Tristeza Virus (CTV) and citrus greening. My work involves molecular characterization, disease prevalence studies, and the use of advanced diagnostic tools like qPCR and hyperspectral imaging. I am also actively involved in integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into plant disease detection, aiming to enhance early diagnosis and precision agriculture.

Research Interests:

Plant Virology, Plant Virology and detection of plant disease through AI and Hyperspectral imaging

University Profile link:

https://www.iari.res.in/en/index.php

Biography:

Abbyssinia Mushunje is a professor and former Head of Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Agribusiness at the University of Fort Hare, South Africa. He teaches Agricultural Economics at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in addition to supervision of postgraduate students. To date he has graduated 43 Masters and 33 Doctorate students. Abbyssinia has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers in local and international journals plus seven book chapters. Abbyssinia is a South African NRF C2 rated researcher. His areas of research interest include land reform, climate change, farm efficiency, technology adoption, food security and rural livelihoods. He is a member of the Agricultural Economics Association of South Africa (AEASA), AAAE and IAAE.

Research Interests:

land reform, climate change, farm efficiency, technology adoption, food security and rural livelihoods.

University Profile link:

www.ufh.ac.za

Biography:

Dr. Mukul Machhindra Barwant an accomplished botanist, researcher, and academic leader, currently serving as the Dean of Research and Innovation and Assistant Professor in the Department of Botany at Sanjivani Arts, Commerce, and Science College, Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, India. With over five years of teaching experience, He is deeply committed to advancing education, scientific research, and innovation in botany and allied fields.In addition to academia, he have hands-on industry experience as the Production In-Charge at Ashvamedh Pvt. Ltd., a herbal medicine company in Kopargaon, Ahilyanagar. His expertise lies in phycology, nutraceuticals, pharmacology of seaweeds, and herbal biotechnology.In 2018, He qualified for the Ph.D. Entrance Test (PET) at Shivaji University, Kolhapur, securing the 6th rank. He have successfully completed my Ph.D. in Phycology (Nutraceutical and Pharmacology of Seaweeds) from Yashwantrao Chavan Institute of Science, Satara, Maharashtra, affiliated with Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

Research Interests:

plant Science 

University Profile link : https://sanjivaniacs.org.in/

Biography:

Dr. Somireddy Srinivasa Reddy is a dedicated entomologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Entomology at Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University (PJTSAU), Hyderabad. His academic and research pursuits are centered on advancing sustainable pest management strategies to enhance agricultural productivity and food safety. 

His research has significantly contributed to understanding pest dynamics and developing effective management practices. Notably, he has investigated the population dynamics of major insect pests in mustard varieties, correlating pest incidence with weather parameters . Additionally, he has evaluated different insecticidal schedules against rice yellow stem borer, providing insights into effective control measure Extension Activities.

Beyond research, Dr. Reddy is actively involved in extension activities aimed at disseminating knowledge to farmers. He has participated in programs like the Tribal Sub Plan, where he demonstrated the use of devices such as Agricanons to mitigate monkey crop damage, thereby aiding tribal farmers in vertebrate pest management . His efforts in training technical and field staff on pest identification and management techniques have been instrumental in promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Research Interests:

Pesticide Residues, IPM, Toxicology and Vertebrate Pest Management.

University Profile link:

https://pjtau.irins.org/profile/389391

Biography:

Dr. Amit Kumar Maurya holds an M.Sc. (Agriculture) degree in Plant Pathology from Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, and a Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from SHUATS, Naini, Prayagraj. He qualified the National Eligibility Test (NET) in 2018. Dr. Maurya has over 10 years of research experience in the fields of Plant Pathology, Mycology, Plant Nematology, Crop Production, Disease Management, and Mushroom Cultivation. His academic contributions include the publication of 10 books, 25 peer-reviewed research papers, 85 popular articles (in both Hindi and English), and 36 book chapters. He has also delivered five radio talks and currently serves as the editor of Gramin Vikas Sandesh, a widely-read Hindi magazine focused on rural development. He is also a reviewer for several reputed international journals, including those published by Springer, Taylor & Francis, and Springer Nature. In recognition of his academic and outreach contributions, he has received six awards from various institutions. Dr. Maurya is presently serving as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Plant Pathology at the College of Agricultural Sciences, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, Moradabad (U.P.) India. 

Research Interests:

Plant Pathology, Mycology, Mushroom cultivation, Plant Nematology 

University Profile link : 

https://portal3.tmu.ac.in/Faculty/FacultyDetails.aspx